Dear AWEI community

We’re proud to share the African Wildlife Economy Institute’s 2024 Impact Report — a comprehensive look at the year’s progress toward building inclusive, sustainable wildlife economies across

Africa.

This report captures a year of transformative growth, from advancing game meat value chains and shaping biodiversity policy, to launching the inaugural African Wildlife Economy Colloquium and expanding dialogues across East Africa.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A formal MOU with South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
• Expanding our focus to East Africa with dialogues, collaborations, and a white paper
• New research driving interest, action, and investment in African wildlife economies
• Ensuring Africa’s agenda and context are integrated into international wildlife economy policy platforms
• Capacity-building partnerships and training courses developed
• Strengthening networks by engaging and partnering with over 20 institutions
• A fast-growing AWEI community of researchers, professionals, and practitioners